A SISTAHS OF HARLEM garment is cultivated from the racks of vintage stores. Fabric is derived from hand selected shirts, then it is cleverly constructed with great hand craftsmanship, the cutting of the garment is done by hand; leather detailing and fabric accents are individually tailored. The trademark of SISTAHS OF HARLEM is the multicolored lose threads that hang from the garment. Giving it a homemade unfinished look. Each collection is comprised of a variation of energetic tops, eye catching dresses and skirts, electric hot shorts, customized jean jackets, and comfy yet stylish sweaters.
SISTAHS OF HARLEM has introduced the newest moderately priced teen line called "SHNY." Fun and free, this young collection allows the fashionably conscious teenage girl to achieve ultimate style at a lesser price. Charming halters, ruffled t-shirts, and playful mini skirts show that SISTAHS OF HARLEM and SHNY are undoubtedly part of the same family. Expanding into accessories, SISTAHS OF HARLEM carry over these special details. Their vintage paperboy and fedora hats are slightly revamped with hand-stitched leather patches and sequins. Their handcrafted handbags and arm warmers are hand stitched with one of a kind patterns and vintage patches. SISTAHS OF HARLEM garments retail from $60.00 - $1000.00, with accessories ranging from $20.00 to $150.00. SHNY garments retail from $30 to $120. |
SISTAHS OF HARLEM clothing is best defined by the concept of "street couture". It is a mixture of urban street fashion and high parisian style. The magic of the line is they take
simple ordinary vintage garments such as t-shirts, dress shirts, blazers (but not limited to) and use a tradition style of tailoring and craftsmanship to revamp them.
Their style is a fusion of many influences of the true flavor and sassy street style of New York City. Each collection is inspired by many influences, such as, the businessman, the street prophet, private school girls, the lingering music from park concerts, the electricity from a dance club, the politics of our world, the laughter of friends and family, and the constant movement of the never sleeping city. It has manifested in pervious SISTAHS OF HARLEM collections with themes such as fall 2003's "Les Femmes du Monde", spring 2003's "Rastafarian Street Punk" and fall's 2002 "Family & Education". 